Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
58.7 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
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Bridgehampton, NY
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If you are planning a trip from Babylon to Bridgehampton, you are looking at a 58.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to head out in the morning and reach your destination well before lunch. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel, making this a highly affordable trip within the Northeast region. While the drive is straightforward, it is best approached as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion. By sticking to the main arteries, you can navigate between these two Long Island points efficiently and reliably.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h |
| County Road 39 | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Turn left
Continue on NY 231
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Turn left onto CR 79
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward NY 231 North: Huntington
Navigation decision point
Turn slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.38 | $22.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Bridgehampton on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
42°F
Northampton, NY
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mix of driving styles as you transition from the suburbs toward the Hamptons. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Sunrise Highway, which accounts for a 46.3-mile stretch of your journey. With a highway share of only 2 percent, this is primarily a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention. As you move from the initial highway segments onto County Road 39 and Montauk Highway, the pace shifts from higher speeds to more localized traffic flow. It is a practical, functional route that demands a steady hand on the wheel rather than a relaxed cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
161 ft
~42 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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